20 Everest Crescent, Olinda VIC 3788

This enchanting weatherboard circa 1920 delivers a wholesome family heart, a warm and comfortable haven on a perfectly flat 900m2 allotment just footsteps from the village. Overflowing with heritage charm such as Tasmanian Oak floorboards, wainscoting, leadlight and Victorian vents, this wonderfully cathartic home has been updated and reimagined over the years with well-loved interiors that provide scope for improvement. Set on a flat, north-facing allotment awash with gardens that are alive with every turn you can delight in pretty garden beds, sunny open lawns, a kaleidoscope of mature trees, privacy hedges, a veggie patch ready for your heirlooms and secluded retreats that offer beautiful spaces for young families to enjoy. Just footsteps from the village you can embrace the quietude of your private sanctuary, yet can revel in boutique shops, chic cafes and the local primary school within minutes.

Talking Points:

• Enjoy your favourite chapters fireside in the cosy lounge.
• Gather with the family over shared meals in the dining space with lush garden views and a built-in bench to house your plants, lamps and pots.
• The homely kitchen connects the dual living zones and is well-equipped with rustic timber benches, deluxe 900mm Blanco oven/cooktop and a breakfast bench where you can perch with a brew or your laptop.
• A second living area is a calm and serene spot for enjoying a movie, a vino or conversation late into the night. Ideally you can spread out when the kids take over the lounge!
• A vine-clad alfresco deck provides an idyllic spot for a hammock, a book and a lazy afternoon serenaded by birdsong or bees humming in the wisteria.
• When it’s time to entertain, swing open the servery windows and remain part of the action as you whip up a platter for your guests.
• Upstairs is the master bedroom, ensuite bathroom and a retreat space. A second bedroom is placed at the entrance adjacent to a family bathroom and a third bedroom or home office/hobby room is positioned at the rear.
• Bungalow at the rear ideal as storage, art studio, home gym or office.
• Comfortable extras include ducted heating, under-stair storage, rainwater tank and off-street driveway parking.

Insider’s Secret: A 5-minute amble up the road takes you to a choice of cafes for your morning latte. Try Olinda Café where you can also try the smashed avo or a fresh OJ.